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question 1

Multiple Choice

A firm has a debt-to-equity ratio of .60.Its cost of debt is 8%.Its overall cost of capital is 12%.What is its cost of equity if there are no taxes or other imperfections?

• A)10.0%
• B)13.5%
• C)14.4%
• D)18.0%
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Disbursement Float

The time delay between when a check is written and when it is actually deducted from the payer's account.

Available Balance

The funds in a bank account that are accessible for withdrawal or use, accounting for any pending transactions.

Book Balance

The amount of money on the books or recorded in the financial statements, differing from the actual cash balance due to outstanding checks or deposits in transit.

Zero-balance Account

A type of bank account that maintains a balance of zero, with funds being transferred into it to cover checks written or transactions made.